English–Chinese
“endure hardship” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinchī kǔ
Example
为了将来，他愿意吃苦。wèi le jiāng lái tā yuàn yì chī kǔ
He is willing to endure hardship for his future.
How to say “endure hardship” in Chinese
“Endure hardship” in Chinese is 吃苦 (chī kǔ).
Progress toward a valued goal continues even when the work is exhausting or unpleasant.
Example sentences with 吃苦
很多成功者都肯吃苦。hěn duō chéng gōng zhě dōu kěn chī kǔ
Many successful people are willing to endure hardship.
Tips for using 吃苦
- The phrase commonly appears when people describe work habits or personal strengths, so it can sound like a positive assessment rather than a complaint about a difficult situation.